Events Calendar

Now viewing: October 30–November 12, 2016

Monday, October 31

11:30am1:00pm
Drawing Board Lunch - Jens Dammann
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/10/31/24545/
2:30pm
Staff Halloween Treats & Costume Contest
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/10/31/23904/

Tuesday, November 1

10:30am12:00pm
11:45am1:45pm
Lives in the Law: Rebecca Robertson, "The Battle for Transgender Equality"

CCJ 2.306 (Eidman Courtroom)

RSVP by MONDAY, October 31. The “Lives in the Law” speaker series focuses on the work and lives of lawyers who strive to improve the lives of others through litigation, advocacy and public service. Speaker TBD. 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the Eidman Courtroom and 12:45-1:45 p.m. in the Jury Room. Lunch served at 12:45.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/01/23824/
2:15pm3:15pm
Dean's Meeting; Section 3.2

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Wednesday, November 2

11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)

Thursday, November 3

9:00am11:00am
11:45am12:45pm
Dress to Win: Appropriate Attire for the Courtroom and Interviews

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

Are you ever in doubt of what to wear for an interview, reception, or interview lunch? What exactly does "business casual" mean? What am I expected to wear during my clerkship? If you've ever asked yourself one of these questions, come to the Dress to Win workshop on Thursday, November 3.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/03/23565/
11:45am1:00pm
Debate: The Death Penalty

TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)
1:30pm2:30pm

Friday, November 4

2:00pm3:00pm
Judicial Clerkship Program Workshop: Resumes

TNH 2.123 (Beck Classroom)

The Judicial Clerkship Program will hold a workshop each Friday afternoon from October 21-November 11. The workshops are for students to come and receive instruction and personalized feedback on how to craft the most effective resume and cover letters for their judicial clerkship applications. The October 21 and November 4 dates will focus on resumes. The October 28 and November 11 dates will focus on cover letters. The workshops are open to all

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/04/22171/
3:00pm5:30pm
Bookfest -- Jack Getman // The Supreme Court on Unions: Why Labor Law Is Failing American Workers
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/04/23091/

Monday, November 7

11:45am12:45pm
1L Career Success Series, Session III: Recruiting and Networking Over the Winter Break (Bradford/Hargrave Societies)

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

Third and final session of the CSO Career Success Series for 1Ls this fall. In this session, learn about professionalism during your job search, how to network over the Winter Break, interview preparation tips, application deadlines for Public Service Career Fair, the December 1 Rule, and more. This event is for Bradford/Hargrave Socieites. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/07/23764/
1:00pm2:00pm
1L Career Success Series, Session III: Recruiting and Networking Over the Winter Break (Sheffield/Hodges/Green/Cadena Societies)

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

Third and final session of the CSO Career Success Series for 1Ls this fall. In this session, learn about professionalism during your job search, how to network over the Winter Break, interview preparation tips, application deadlines for Public Service Career Fair, the December 1 Rule, and more. This event is for Bradford/Hargrave Socieites. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/07/24464/
3:45pm5:30pm

Tuesday, November 8

11:30am1:00pm
Drawing Board Lunch - Jennifer Laurin
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/08/24546/
12:00pm12:45pm
Freshlaw Skills Session - Exam Preparation

TNH 2.114 (Francis Auditorium)

Law school exams are a new form of assessement for most first year students. The session will explore how to approach exam questions and strategies for preparation.

Lunch will be served! Thanks to Haynes and Boone for sponsoring the Freshlaw Skills Sessions!

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/08/22767/

Wednesday, November 9

11:30am1:30pm
Faculty Lunch

TNH 2.111 (Sheffield-Massey Room)
11:45am12:45pm
1L Career Success Series, Session III: Recruiting and Networking Over the Winter Break (McCormick/Sutton Societies)

TNH 3.142 (Walker Classroom)

Third and final session of the CSO Career Success Series for 1Ls this fall. In this session, learn about professionalism during your job search, how to network over the Winter Break, interview preparation tips, application deadlines for Public Service Career Fair, the December 1 Rule, and more. Lunch will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/09/23785/
1:15pm2:15pm
Meet & Greet with Hope Shimabuku, Regional Director USPTO (Dallas)

Career Services Office Interview Suite (TNH 3.122)

Meet & Greet with Hope Shimabuku/Regional Director, Texas Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to learn about careers with the USPTO. Refreshment will be served.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/09/26544/

Thursday, November 10

8:00am9:00am
9:00am
Facutly & Staff Breakfast

TNH 2.100 (Susman Godfrey Atrium)
11:30am1:00pm
Faculty Colloquium -- Sam Bray // University of Texas
(This event’s full information is restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff only.) For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/10/23089/
11:45am12:45pm
The Future of Texas Water and Energy: A Panel on Our State’s Water-Energy Nexus

TNH 3.127 (Roberts Classroom)

Join the Texas Environmental Law Society and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Energy, Law, and Business for a panel titled “The Future of Texas Water and Energy: A Panel on Our State’s Water-Energy Nexus.” The panel will focus on water-energy nexus challenges and opportunities for Texas and water-energy issues that are likely to arise during the upcoming Texas Legislative Session. Confirmed speakers include a water rights lawyer, an a

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/10/26664/
12:00pm1:00pm
Careers in Consumer Protection and Antitrust

TNH 3.140 (Jeffers Courtroom)

The Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association will discuss careers in antitrust and consumer protection.This is a great opportunity to meet and learn from lawyers with government enforcement, private plaintiff, and defense perspectives about what it’s like to practice in these areas. Lunch will be provided by the American Bar Association Antitrust Section.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/10/24864/
12:30pm1:30pm
Tacos with Muslim Legal Society!

CCJ 2.300 (Jamail Pavilion)

The Muslim Legal Society (MLS) will be hosting a short event to introduce our society and enjoy tacos! The organization hopes to promote the voices of Muslims in the legal profession and to create a forum for campus-wide discussion of topics related to the local, national, and international Muslim community. The society also seeks to bring together students of diverse sects, backgrounds, and cultures under a unified community at the law schoo

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/10/26644/
1:30pm2:30pm

Friday, November 11

9:00am12:00pm
11:00am12:00pm
Section One Practice Exam

TNH 2.140 (Wright Classroom)

1Ls have the opportunity to take a practice exam under exam conditions using the exam software. Everyone must download Extegrity's Exam4 and retrieve their exam number from https://law.utexas.edu/student-affairs/academic-services/final-exams// in order to take the practice exam.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/11/26444/
11:00am12:00pm
Section Three Practice Exam

TNH 2.137 (Gayle Classroom)

1Ls have the opportunity to take a practice exam under exam conditions using the exam software. Everyone must download Extegrity's Exam4 and retrieve their exam number from https://law.utexas.edu/student-affairs/academic-services/final-exams// in order to take the practice exam.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/11/26446/
1:00pm2:00pm
Section Two Practice Exam

TNH 2.138 (Blanton Classroom)

1Ls have the opportunity to take a practice exam under exam conditions using the exam software. Everyone must download Extegrity's Exam4 and retrieve their exam number from https://law.utexas.edu/student-affairs/academic-services/final-exams// in order to take the practice exam.

A Torts question written by Professor McGarity will be administered.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/11/26445/
1:15pm2:15pm
Section Four Practice Exam

TNH 2.123 (Beck Classroom)

1Ls have the opportunity to take a practice exam under exam conditions using the exam software. Everyone must download Extegrity's Exam4 and retrieve their exam number from https://law.utexas.edu/student-affairs/academic-services/final-exams// in order to take the practice exam.

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/11/26464/
2:00pm3:00pm
Judicial Clerkship Program Workshop: Cover Letters

TNH 2.123 (Beck Classroom)

The Judicial Clerkship Program will hold a workshop each Friday afternoon from October 21-November 11. The workshops are for students to come and receive instruction and personalized feedback on how to craft the most effective resume and cover letters for their judicial clerkship applications. The October 21 and November 4 dates will focus on resumes. The October 28 and November 11 dates will focus on cover letters. The workshops are open to all

For more information visit https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2016/11/11/22173/